Cool things to do in our area

Friday, February 16 • Carmanah plays The Dream Café, tickets $17 and $27

• Free hypnosis relaxation session with Bob Kittle, CH.t, South Main Drop In Centre, 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. call 250-488-2723 for details

• South Main Drop-In Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., tai chi at 10:30 a.m., intermediate mah jong at 12:30 p.m., intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., beginner line dance at 3 p.m., Heidelberg Club at 6 p.m., and a dance with music by Shindigger at 7:30 p.m.

• Workshop on vision and eye care, hosted by Cheryl and Arthur, Penticton library auditorium, noon-1 p.m.

• Drop-in fun darts and pool at 7 p.m. at the Elk’s Lodge with Dance Penticton starting at 7 p.m. as well.

• Canadian podcast producer Katie Jensen, who has worked on programs like CANADALAND, The Imposter and The Secret Life of Canada speaks at the Okanagan College Penticton campus with her keynote title “How to Trick People Into Learning: Using Humour in Podcasting.” Presented as part of the CFUZ Listen Up! speaker series put on by not-for-profit society behind Peach City Radio. Free to attend.

• Discovery House presents Lent Lunch Soup fundraiser at St. John Vianney Hall, 361 Wade Ave. W. in Penticton featured every Friday in March from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

• KIJHL Junior-B hockey, Kelowna Chiefs at Summerland Steam, 7:30 p.m., Summerland Arena

Saturday, February 17 • The 2018 Winter Program Series by the Osoyoos Desert Society continues with a movie-and-an-expert event, featuring the film, Spirit Bear, followed by a talk with BCIT wildlife instructor Tom Saare, admission by donation, Watermark Beach Resort, 2-4 p.m.

• Elk’s Lodge features crib at 10 a.m., early bird meat draw at 4 p.m., regular meat draw at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. with music by Gypsy and The Rose.

• KIJHL Junior-B hockey, North Okanagan Knights at Osoyoos Coyotes, 7:35 p.m., Sun Bowl Arena

Sunday, February 18 • Fraternal Order of the Eagles has hot appetizers, followed by weekly meat draw, with proceeds to the Penticton schools breakfast program, noon-4 p.m.

• Social dance at South Main Drop-In Centre, 7 p.m.

• Elk’s Lodge features dog races, food draw and last man standing at 2 p.m. and Sunday dart league registration at 10:30 a.m.

• The South Okanagan Performing Arts Centre Society is hosting its annual general meeting with guest speaker Peter Weeber, City of Penticton’s chief administrative officer. The AGM takes place on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Registration and membership table open at 1 p.m. Members, supporters and new members welcome.

• Join the Jazz Vespers at 4:30 p.m. for an hour of soft jazz and meditation at St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, 150 Orchard Ave. Free will offerings appreciated.

Monday, February 19 • Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.

• South Main Drop-In Centre has yoga at 9 a.m., Scrabble at 10 a.m., mah jong learners at 10 a.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. and computer drop-in from 1-3 p.m., and introductory ukelele at 3 p.m.

• Elk’s Lodge features single crib at 7 p.m. and pub league darts at 7:30 p.m.

•Vendors wanted for indoor sale. Space and table rental $20. Sale take place Feb. 24 at the Penticton United Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Indoor yard sale. Funds raised are to enhance programs benefitting the community.

Tuesday, February 20 • Brown Bag Lecture Series continues at Penticton Museum Auditorium with Don Munro’s talk, Forestry In B.C.: Why Have We Ended Up Like This, noon, suggested donation $2

• South Main Drop-In Centre has social bridge at 9:15 a.m., sing-along at 10:30 a.m., partner bridge at 12:45 p.m., knitting and crocheting at 1 p.m., square dancing from 7-9 p.m.

• Penticton City Council meets, sessions begin at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., to view agenda and information package visit: www.penticton.ca (links: City Hall; Mayor and Council; Council Meetings

• Child and Youth Development Centre executive director Manisha Willms will discuss the Okanagan Similkameen Neurological Society’s functions and new projects. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting at the Sandman Hotel. Doors open at 6:45 a.m. meeting at 7 a.m. Full breakfast for $15 or coffee and pastry for $6.50.

Wednesday, February 21 • Ladies Auxiliary hosts bingo at the hall, lunch served, 1 p.m.

• Fraternal Order of the Eagles has soup and sandwiches, plus hot appetizers, with proceeds to the Penticton schools breakfast program, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• South Main Drop-In Centre has beginner line dance at 9 a.m., medical qi gong at 10 a.m., intermediate line dance at 1 p.m., crib at 1 p.m., belly dancing at 3:30 p.m. and ukulele at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 22 • Stick N Puck drop-in hockey, 55-plus, McLaren Park arena, noon to 1 p.m., CSA-approved helmet required, full gear optional, $5

• Loving Mugs Chili Cook-Off fundraiser at the Penticton Art Gallery, featuring chili samples from local restaurateurs in handcrafted mugs, $45 for members, $50 for nonmembers, 6 p.m.

• Fitness friends at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40, everyone welcome, 10 a.m.

• South Main Drop-In Centre has Spanish conversations at 10 a.m., carpet bowling at 10 a.m., bingo at 1 p.m., improver line dance at 1 p.m. crafters meeting at 1 p.m., and computer drop-in from 1-3 p.m.

• Loving Mugs Chili Cook-off at the Penticton Art Gallery. Sample hearty chilis made by some of Penticton’s finest chefs and fresh banncok made by the En’Owkin Centre. Take home your own hand-made pottery mug. Featuring live music by Tavis Weir and Stefan Bienz. Tickets $45 for members, $50 non-members at the Penticton Art Gallery.